Chancellors is the latest high-profile agency to sign-up to challenger portal
Chancellors follows Barratt Developments, Leaders Romans Group and Strutt & Parker and hundreds of additional agents in agreeing to list on the portal in recent months.
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Relevant laws on e-signatures – lawyer to offer agents important update
David Smith will clarify what qualifies as a valid company signature, how agents can rectify historical non-compliance and what agents should do to ensure their tenancy process is watertight.
New 95% mortgage scheme has an instant positive impact
Lawrence Henry, a partner at Statons estate agency: “We saw the impact of this policy change immediately..”
Comings and Goings
Fisher German announces 21 promotions; TFL announces senior appointments; St. Modwen appoints Andrew Dobson
Braemore continues expansion plans with acquisition
Braemore is part of the Lomond group of residential letting and sales agencies across England and Scotland.
Martin & Co in Canterbury has a new owner
Angie Collins has taken on the branch after completing a resale process with previous owner Kevin Hall.
New partnership will see Foxtons help young Londoners get Career Ready
Foxtons chief executive Nic Budden said: “I’m very proud of the diversity in the Foxtons business, something that bucks the trend across the property sector and gives us a real advantage.”
The Property Franchise Group announces new acquisition
The company is currently seeking further acquisition opportunities.
Leaders Romans Group eyes further growth and acquisitions after buying spree
One of the UK’s largest property services groups has already completed a series of high-profile acquisitions this year.
What impact will OnTheMarket CEO Jason Tebb’s ‘vision’ have on the business?
Jason Tebb has openly shared his “vision for the business going forward”.
Have your say: What should be considered as material information on property listings?
James Munro, of the National Trading Standards Estate and Letting Agency Team: “We want to make it easier for agents to provide basic material information to consumers.”
Property industry unites to help agents meet legal requirements
Work is being developed in conjunction with OTM, Propertymark, PropertyPal, Rightmove, The Property Ombudsman, The Property Redress Scheme, RICS, Zoopla, and others.
Home Office publishes plans for the return of in-person Right to Rent checks
Timothy Douglas, ARLA Propertymark: “We are grateful to the Home Office for listening to our members and taking on board input from the sector.”
Fall in new buyers entering market helps ease supply concerns
Estate agent website visitor volumes remain at record highs, with consequent growth in live chat and lead volumes.
Early signs of a recovery in the prime London market
Younger tenants are capitalising on historically lower rents, but there is a reluctance of older tenants looking to move into London during the pandemic.
New government pilot scheme aims to reduce property crime
Lloyd Davies, operations director for the Conveyancing Association: “This is a significant move forward for our industry in looking at solutions to keep our clients and their properties safe from criminals.”
Hybrid agency ready to expand across the UK
Ambitious expansion plans unveiled.
House prices set to soar amid supply-demand imbalance
Significant growth in residential property prices has been forecast.
Foxtons struggling to regain lost market share, says investor
Catalist Partners, controlled by property industry veterans including Robin Paterson, has a 2% stake in Foxtons and is now trying to engage with the firm's management team.
Redrow unveils refreshed brand
Check out the housebuilder’s new look.